The optimal conditions for this species to inhabit include mature hardwood forests (Petranka 1998). It is generally found under or in rotting logs, stumps, or leaf-litter, or under rocks, during the day. They go underground during dry or freezing weather. Eggs are laid in rotting logs, underground, or in rock crevices. It is a terrestrial breeder. It is unclear as to whether or not it is tolerant of habitat disturbance.

This species can be found in the United States of America in Eastern Kentucky, northeastern Tennessee, southern West Virginia, and southwestern Virginia (Petranka 1998). It occurs primarily in the Cumberland Plateau, but extending into the Valley and Ridge of Russell and Washington counties, Virginia.

Conservation Actions In-Place
There are several occurrences in Cumberland Gap National Historic Park, Jefferson National Forest, and Beaks Interstate Park. 

Conservation Needed
Maintaining the availability of mature hardwood forest habitat is important to the long-term persistence of viable populations.